TWO PART COUPLING CONNECTED BY A CLIP - A coupling formed of a tubular body defining an internal channel. The body is formed of a first part for connecting the channel to a circuit element and a second part defining a housing for a pipe end, the first and second parts including mutually engaged end portions, wherein the housing extends into the end portion of the second part and the end portions include facing openings for receiving a clip element for securing the parts to each other. The opening of the second part opens into the housing and the clip element has a locking portion that is elastically deformable from a retaining state to a free state for extracting the clip element. The clip element projects into the housing such that the pipe end prevents the locking portion from deforming to its free state and being extracted.

2011-11-10

20110271516

Socket Adaptor Apparatus and Methods - The inventive technology, in embodiments, may be described as a socket adaptor featuring automatic conformance to a tube (e.g., the inner surfaces of the end of a tube) upon the application of weight to the adaptor (e.g., to a plunger thereof), thereby allowing the secure connection of one tube to another tube in fast, effective manner.

2011-11-10

20110271517

APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR FABRICATING LIGHT EMITTING DIODE SIGNBOARD - The present disclosure relates to a method and apparatus for fabricating an LED signboard, through which an LED signboard is fabricated by printing a circuit pattern with a conductive ink. The method includes generating a design, forming a circuit pattern by printing a conductive ink on an insulation matrix based on the design via a printer, and mounting an LED on the circuit pattern.

2011-11-10

20110271518

PROBE AND PROCESS OF ASSEMBLING SAID PROBE - A process of assembling a probe that includes providing a circuit board that is connectable to a sensor and is connected to a first electrical connector and sliding a housing that has a first end and a second end over the circuit board. The process includes sealingly connecting the first end of the housing and the first electrical connector with a water-tight seal and sealing the second end of the housing with a water-tight seal. Also disclosed is a probe made by the disclosed processes and a sonde including a probe made by the disclosed processes.

2011-11-10

20110271519

Method for manufacturing a rotor for a generator - A method for manufacturing a rotor for a generator is provided. In accordance with this method, a metal plate is rolled to a circumferentially open circular cylinder having two free ends, the circumferentially open cylinder having an inner diameter smaller than a desired end inner diameter of the rotor. The two free ends of the rolled metal plate are then welded to form a closed cylinder. The closed cylinder is rolled to obtain the desired end diameter of the rotor.

2011-11-10

20110271520

METHOD FOR MOUNTING ELECTRONIC DEVICE AND ANTENNA IN TIRE - The invention provides a monitoring device and tire combination wherein an antenna is mounted to the tire in a location spaced from the monitoring device. In one embodiment, the antenna may be mounted to the tire sidewall outside the body cords of the tire. The antenna may be mounted on the outer surface of the sidewall or embedded within the body of the sidewall. The antenna is connected to the monitoring device with a connector. The connector may be electrically coupled to the monitoring device or may be connected to the monitoring device with a plug and socket connection. When the antenna is outside the body cord, the connector may extend from the antenna through the bead filler, over the top of the turn up, or under the bead ring.

2011-11-10

20110271521

SPEAKER SYSTEM UTILIZING INPUT FROM A TRANSDUCER IN PROXIMITY TO A SEPARATE SPEAKER - A speaker system utilizes input from a transducer that receives an acoustical signal produced by a speaker that is separate from the speaker system. The acoustical signal is amplified and drives a speaker of the speaker system. The speaker system is thereby provided with the necessary electrical audio signal without the speaker system being wired into any existing sound system wiring. In automobiles, the transducer is in proximity to a speaker wired into the automobile's audio system, and the transducer obtains the acoustical signal to produce the electrical audio signal used by the speaker of the speaker system so that no access to high or low level electrical audio signals of the audio system of the automobile is necessary. Additionally, the speaker system may employ a power socket plug that is electrically coupled to the power input of the amplifier and that may be plugged into a power socket such as those typical of most vehicles to provide electrical power to the amplifier of the speaker system.

2011-11-10

20110271522

METHOD FOR MAKING AN ELECTRONIC ASSEMBLY - In an embodiment of the present invention a method for making an electronic assembly is provided. The method comprises positioning a substrate having a plurality of segmented portions. A first segmented portion has a first plurality of conductive traces terminating to form a first plurality of conductive pads. A second segmented portion has a second plurality of conductive traces terminating to form a second plurality of conductive pads. A flex circuit is placed onto the conductive pads. The flex circuit includes a third plurality of conductive traces terminating at a first end to form a first plurality of connecting pads and terminating at a second end to form a second plurality of connecting pads. Electronic components are electrically coupled to the first and second plurality of conductive traces to form a primary PCB and a daughter PCB. The connecting pads are electrically coupled to the conductive pads for electrically coupling the daughter PCB to the primary PCB.

2011-11-10

20110271523

BALL GRID ARRAY STACK - The invention discloses a device comprising a stack of at least two layers, which may comprise active or passive discrete components, TSOP and/or ball grid array packages, flip chip or wire bonded bare die or the like, which layers are stacked and . interconnected to define an integral module. A first and second layer comprise an electrically conductive trace with one or more electronic components in electrical connection therewith. The electrically conductive traces terminate at a lateral surface of each of the layers to define an access lead. An interposer structure is disposed between the layers and provides an interposer lateral surface upon which a conductive layer interconnect trace is defined to create an electrical connection between predetermined access leads on each of the layers.

2011-11-10

20110271524

MULTILAYER PRINTED WIRING BOARD AND METHOD FOR MANUFACTURING THE SAME - A multilayer printed wiring board includes a core substrate, a resin insulation layer laminated on the core substrate and a capacitor section coupled to the resin insulating layer. The capacitor section includes a first electrode including a first metal and configured to be charged by a negative charge, and a second electrode including a second metal and opposing the first electrode, the second electrode configured to be charged by a positive charge. A dielectric layer is interposed between the first electrode and second electrode, and an ionization tendency of the first metal is larger than and ionization tendency of the second metal.

2011-11-10

20110271525

PROTECTIVE COVER FOR FIELD-INSTALLABLE CONNECTOR - A method of terminating a fiber in a connector having a front and rear orientation, a housing, a clamping mechanism in the housing, and a ferrule assembly forward of the clamping mechanism and comprising a holder and a ferrule extending from the holder, the method comprising covering the ferrule with a cap, inserting a fiber into the clamping mechanism from the rear of the connector, and while the cap is on the ferrule, actuating the clamping mechanism to secure the fiber to the connector by urging the cap rearward relative to the clamping mechanism.

2011-11-10

20110271526

CONNECTION SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A connector apparatus is provided. The apparatus can include a housing having at least a first aperture and a second aperture. The apparatus can further include a hollow, flexible member having a first end and a second end. The first end of the hollow, flexible, member can be non-detachably attached to the first aperture. The second end of the hollow, flexible, member can be detachably attached to the second aperture. The apparatus can also include a tensioning member disposed to bias the hollow, flexible, member towards the housing.

METHOD OF REPAIRING A GAS TURBINE ENGINE COMBUSTOR - A method of repairing an annular sheet metal combustor liner of a gas turbine engine includes cutting circumferentially around combustor liner bands bounding an effusion patch extending circumferentially around the liner, the effusion patch having effusion cooling holes and being bounded on either side by at least one effusionless band free from effusion cooling holes, to thereby remove a portion of the combustor liner having the effusion patch. A replacement liner portion including an effusion patch is provided and welded to the liner assembly, the weld extending circumferentially around the cut band to provide a welded effusionless band. The welded effusionless bands is cooled during engine use using one of film cooling of an inner surface of the welded effusionless band and impingement cooling of an outer surface of the welded effusionless band.

2011-11-10

20110271529

ENDODONTIC ROTARY INSTRUMENTS MADE OF SHAPE MEMORY ALLOYS IN THEIR MARTENSITIC STATE AND MANUFACTURING METHODS - A method for manufacturing a non-superelastic rotary file comprising the steps of: providing a superelastic rotary file having an austenite finish temperature; and heating the superelastic rotary file to a temperature of at least about 300° C. for a time period of at least about 5 minutes to alter the austenite finish temperature thereby forming the non-superelastic rotary file; wherein the altered austenite finish temperature of the non-superelastic rotary file is greater than about 25° C.

OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM FOR UTILITY KNIFE - The invention is related to a shell opening and closing mechanism for utility knife. The utility knife comprises an upper shell, a lower shell and a lock button in the terminal end of the upper shell. Mainly, the upper shell and the lower shell are assembled into one unit in the middle through an axle. Thus, the two shells can open or close to each other by rotation. Further, the lock button in the terminal end of the upper shell provides closing lock. Thus, the utility knife is provided with operational safety and convenience. Moreover, the front of the shells of the utility knife bears maximum deviated cutting force and therefore safety is enhanced when the blade in cutting.

2011-11-10

20110271532

CABLE CONTROL SET FOR EXTENDED REACH GARDEN SHEARS - Extended reach garden shears have a cutting section comprising two blades pivoted together; the cutting section is attached to an upper end of an extension rod via a swing device, and the cutting section is capable of being driven by a cable. The cable passes around a pulley and then into the extension rod, and after a predetermined length exits the extension rod and attaches to a sliding cover jacketed onto an external periphery of the extension rod. Two rollers are pivoted onto a predetermined location of the extension rod, and the cable is placed between the two rollers. Each roller further includes grooves around its outer periphery such that the cable is sandwiched in the grooves. Furthermore, a limiting sheet is mounted onto an extending portion of the extension rod adjacent to the two rollers.

2011-11-10

20110271533

Dry wall hand tool - An dry wall hand tool for a dry wall includes a pusher handle and a penetrating pin including an elongated pin body having a tail end portion protruding from the pusher handle and a sharp penetrating tip for initially penetrating into the dry wall to form a hole thereat in a tool-less manner when a rotational pushing hand force is applied at the pusher handle. The dry wall hand tool further includes locking arrangement including a retention pin slidably extended from the pusher handle at a position that the retention pin is spaced apart from the penetrating pin, wherein the retention pin is arranged for penetrating into the dry wall after the penetrating pin penetrated into the dry wall, such that the pusher handle is securely locked up by the retention pin to prevent the pusher handle being rotated to remove the penetrating pin from the dry wall.

2011-11-10

20110271534

ADJUSTABLE RAZOR AND METHOD - An adjustable razor include a handle member, an interior member and a razor head. The handle member includes a body having an elongated receptacle, a first opening, and a second opening spaced from the first opening. The interior member is telescopingly disposed within the handle member receptacle. The interior member includes a depressable button configured to releasably engage the handle member first opening and handle member second opening. The interior member is movable between a retracted position, where the button releasably engages the handle member first opening, and an extended position, where the button releasably engages the handle member second opening. The razor head coupled to the interior member.

2011-11-10

20110271535

BOW SIGHT - A sight is provided and may include a housing having a first end, a second end, and an opening extending along a longitudinal axis between the first end and the second end. The sight may also include an optical fiber supported by the housing and a sighting pin having an aiming point extending into the opening of the housing and receiving light from the optical fiber to illuminate the aiming point. The sighting pin may include a longitudinal axis disposed substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the opening.

2011-11-10

20110271536

Selective Fiber Optic Sight System - An archery sight device for selectively illuminating fiber optic range markers calibrated to a specific distance, a selector switch and a range indicator display for accurately aiming and releasing an arrow at a designated target. The sight device comprises a housing that attaches between the upper and lower limb of an archery bow, and provides a sight window with a plurality of fiber optic pins with illuminating tips. A selective pin or set of pins is illuminated at a time, corresponding to a distance indicated by a digital display for the user to reference. A selector switch extending from the device and attached to the bow allows the user to cycle through pre-calibrated distances for a specific bow, while a range finder device may be incorporated to accurately measure the distance to a target and adjust the display and chosen illuminated pin as required. The device provides a means to accurately determine range and aim at a target, along with a sight window that reduces excess information and sighting problems associated with current fiber optic sights.

2011-11-10

20110271537

VIAL FOR A SPIRIT LEVEL - A device includes a vial for a spirit level. The vial has at least a first and a second region, and the second region directly adjoins the first region. A marker body is provided in the vial, and the marker body in a levelled condition of the vial is disposed in the first region. One of the at least two regions is darkened and thereby the marker body is partially visible outside the levelled condition of the vial.

2011-11-10

20110271538

TEST INDICATOR - A plurality of types of body cases, a movement unit housed inside each of the body cases, and a dial unit are provided. The movement unit is configured to include a gauge head swingably supported by a movement frame; a crown gear rotatably supported by the movement frame; and a magnifying transmission mechanism magnifying and transmitting a swing amount of the gauge head to a rotation amount of the crown gear. The dial unit is configured to include an indicating needle rotatably provided in a dial frame; a scale plate provided along a rotation area of the indicating needle; and a pinion transmitting rotation of the crown gear to the indicating needle.

ENCODER SCALE MEMBER AND METHOD FOR MOUNTING - A coordinate positioning apparatus is described. The coordinate positioning apparatus comprises a mounting surface, a motion guide mountable on the mounting surface, a first member comprising a sensor for sensing scale markings, the first member being mountable on the motion guide, and an encoder scale member comprising a first set of scale markings which are, in use, sensable by the sensor. At least part of the encoder scale member is retained between the mounting surface and the motion guide such that the encoder scale member is supported by the mounting surface at least in the vicinity of the first set of scale markings. The motion guide may be a guide rail or a bearing, for example. En encoder scale member for use with such a coordinate positioning apparatus is also described.

2011-11-10

20110271541

APPARATUS FOR MEASURING AN INSIDE DIAMETER OF A HOLE OF A WORKPIECE - An apparatus for measuring an inside diameter of hole of a workpeice comprises a main body, two probing legs, two pressure sensors, a controller unit, a display unit, and a step-motor. The two probing legs have a first end and a two second end. Two pressure sensors are respectively mounted on the second end and configured from generating a pressure signal in response to a reacting force applied thereon by an inner wall in the hole. The step-motor is configured for driving the two probing legs to rotate so as to enable the pressure sensors to about against the inner wall. The controller unit is configured for controlling the step driving the probing legs to rotate in response to the pressure signal and computing a rotation angle of each probing leg. The display unit is configured for display the inside diameter of a the hole

2011-11-10

20110271542

CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS - An apparatus for treating clothes includes an accommodating space, an air supply unit, a duct unit, a filter unit, a substance removal unit and a collection unit that is separate from the filter unit and the substance removal unit. The accommodating space is configured to receive one or more clothing articles. The air supply unit is configured to supply air to the accommodating space. The duct unit is configured to guide discharge of air from the accommodating space. The filter unit is positioned to filter substances from air discharged from the accommodating space through the duct unit. The substance removal unit is configured to move substances remaining on a portion of the filter unit. The collection unit is configured to collect substances moved from the filter unit by the substance removal unit.

2011-11-10

20110271543

CLOTHES TREATING APPARATUS AND FILTER TECHNOLOGY - A clothes treating apparatus includes an accommodating space, an air supply unit, a duct unit and a filter assembly. The accommodating space is configured to receive one or more clothing articles. The air supply unit is configured to supply air to the accommodating space. The duct unit is configured to guide discharge of air from the accommodating space. The filter assembly is positioned to filter air discharged from the accommodating space through the duct unit and includes a housing, a filter positioned in the housing, a substance removal unit and a collection area defined within the housing. The filter positioned in the housing is configured to filter substances from air passing through the filter assembly. The substance removal unit is configured to move substances remaining on a portion of the filter and press the moved substances into the collection area, which is configured to collect removed substances within the housing.

2011-11-10

20110271544

Bottle dryer using passive air collection - A method for drying the interior of bottles that uses an air-gathering scoop insert constructed so as to catch and direct naturally occurring air currents into the interior, thus supplying dry air, and expelling evaporated water vapor. To this end, the shape of the insert exhibits a center of gravity located to tilt the scoop forward to better aid the capture of air currents. A narrow tail resides inside the bottle, serving to hold upright a scoop lying above the bottle's neck to capture and direct natural air currents down and into the interior. Additionally, the tail of the scoop inside the bottle can optionally be curved forward, again aiding in tilting the scoop forward and advantageously directing air flows. Further, optional cutaways can be removed from the tail of the scoop which allow in-flowing air to reach the entire inside perimeter of the bottle.

2011-11-10

20110271545

CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS - A clothes treatment apparatus is disclosed. The clothes treatment apparatus includes a cabinet comprising an accommodating space formed therein to accommodate clothes, an air supply device configured to supply air or heated air to the accommodating space, a duct configured to guide the air or the heated air supplied by the air supply device toward the accommodating space, the duct comprising a communication part configured to draw external air into the accommodating space and a circulation fan configured to flow air along the duct, wherein the communication part is located in a rear portion of the circulation fan.

2011-11-10

20110271546

MULTIPLE STAGE EVEN-DRYING WOOD KILN SYSTEM AND METHOD - A wood kiln system and method that sequentially cures and dries layers of stacked wood during which each layer of wood is heated to 125 to 170 deg. F. as the kiln container is evacuated to approximately 13 inches of Hg for 8 to 12 hrs. After the wood has been cured, drying stage is commenced as the wood is continuously heated by evacuating the kiln container to 0.35 to 3 inches of Hg for 6 to 12 hrs. During the drying stage, a cold water bath is formed in the bottom of the kiln container. A condensation tank located between the vacuum pump and the kiln is used to continuously remove the water and water vapor from the kiln container. In one embodiment, the vacuum pump includes a primary vacuum pump serially connected to an auxiliary vacuum pump that allows the air to be continuously and gradually reduced in the kiln container.

2011-11-10

20110271547

CLOSED CYCLE DRYER AND PROCESS FOR DRYING CLOTHES USING SUCH DRYER - A closed cycle dryer comprises a drum, an air blowing unit wherein the air is conveyed to the drum, a heating unit used to heat the air that is blown into the drum, and a condensing unit upstream the heating unit for removing moisture. The dryer further comprises a by-pass between a first portion of the air circuit downstream the condensing unit and a second portion downstream the drum in order to increase the energy efficiency of the drying process.

2011-11-10

20110271548

HYBRID DRYING SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR CONTROLLING A HYBRID DRYING SYSTEM - Disclosed is a hybrid drying system where a cold-air drier and a desiccant drier are combined to increase drying efficiency (extent of dehumidification/power consumption), thereby shortening drying time and significantly reducing operation costs. The hybrid drying system includes a desiccant drier installed between an evaporator and a condenser and having an absorbing part configured to produce dry air from the cold-air dried air which has passed through the evaporator and a detaching part configured to supply recycled air heated by the condensation heat of the condenser as a recycling heat source ; a heat exchanger configured to heat-exchange exterior air with recycled exhaust air with the recycled air to retrieve exhaust heat; and a control unit configured to simultaneously control a cold-air drying operation and a desiccant drying operation according to the humidity and temperature of the drying chamber. The hybrid drying system is operated through a freezing cycle, a drying cycle, a drying chamber circulating cycle, and a recycling cycle.

2011-11-10

20110271549

INDUSTRIAL AUTOMATIC PRODUCTION METHOD FOR SLUDGE DEWATERING INTO A DRY SLUDGE POWDER AND EQUIPMENT THEREOF - The present invention involves to the industrial automated producing method for dewatering the sludge into the dry sludge powder and the assembly thereof. The present method is to realize the industrial automated production in the industrial automated producing assembly, especially in the main equipment, dehydrator, for dewatering the sludge into the dry sludge powder, so as to dewater the sludge having the moisture content below 85% into the dry powder having the moisture content below 5%. The method and assembly of the present invention realizes recycling, reducing, stabilizing, and reusing the sludge, and can be widely applied for dewatering process of the domestic, industrial or riverway sludge or sediment.

2011-11-10

20110271550

CONTROL TECHNOLOGY FOR CLOTHES TREATMENT APPARATUS - In a general aspect, an apparatus for treating clothes includes a filter unit and a substance removal unit. The filter unit is positioned to filter substances from air discharged from an accommodating space and the substance removal unit is configured to move substances remaining on a portion of the filter unit. A method for controlling the apparatus for treating clothes includes detecting a condition related to the apparatus for treating clothes. The method further includes controlling, based on detection of the condition and without user input after detection of the condition, the substance removal unit to start removing substances remaining on the portion of the filter unit.

2011-11-10

20110271551

FORCED HEATED AIR DRYER FOR DENTAL/MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS - A forced heated air dryer for dental/medical instruments may be used to dry instruments prior to sterilization to prevent water corrosion and the discoloration of instruments. The dryer may also be used to dry damp instruments after the sterilization process to ensure the instruments and packaging are dry prior to storage. This may prevent corrosion and discoloration of instruments between usages. The dryer may allow a medical/dental office to dry their instruments in a single automated step not combined with washing, providing for an economical, efficient and safe solution to dry instruments.

2011-11-10

20110271552

Fluid-Filled Chambers With Tether Elements - A chamber may have an outer barrier and a tensile member. The barrier is formed from a polymer material that defines an interior cavity. The tensile member is located within the interior cavity and includes (a) a first layer element secured to the barrier, (b) a second layer element secured to an opposite portion of the barrier, and (c) a plurality of I-shaped tether elements that extend through the first layer element and the second layer element. In some configurations, the tether elements may include (a) a first end member located between the barrier and the first layer element, (b) a second end member located between the barrier and the second layer element, and (c) a central member extending through the first layer element and the second layer element and secured to the first end member and the second end member.

2011-11-10

20110271553

FOOTWEAR - Footwear according to the present disclosure includes an upper and a sole assembly coupled to the upper, with the sole assembly including an outsole with a ground-contacting surface and a midsole positioned above the outsole. The midsole includes a peripheral lasting member that defines a central aperture, and a cushioning member positioned at least above the peripheral lasting member. In some embodiments, the footwear further includes a heel and the midsole includes a heel strike projection that engages the heel. In some embodiments, the midsole further includes a shank. In some embodiments, the cushioning member defines the optional heel strike projection, and in other embodiments, the optional shank defines the optional heel strike projection. In some embodiments, the footwear includes a spur support.

Footwear with a Foot Stabilizer - An article of footwear which includes a midsole and foot stabilizer. The foot stabilizer includes a longitudinally extending spine portion and a plurality of ribs extending laterally therefrom from opposing lateral and medial sides. The plurality of ribs being positioned to at least partially underlie a foot of a user. The spine portion is disposed above and affixed to the midsole and the ribs are contoured to partially enclose the foot of the user.

2011-11-10

20110271556

FOOTWEAR INCLUDING A FOLDABLE HEEL - An article of footwear including an outsole, an upper attached to the outsole and a heel portion attached to the outsole and movably connected to the upper. The heel portion is movable between a support position, where the heel portion is substantially transverse to the outsole, and a mule position, where the heel portion is substantially parallel to the outsole. A cushioning heel pad is attached to an outer surface of the heel portion, where the heel pad has a designated thickness and contacts and supports a user's heel when the heel portion is in the mule position.

LIGHTED PANEL FOR AN ARTICLE OF FOOTWEAR - A lighted panel in combination with an article of footwear wherein the lighted panel includes a translucent display panel, a foam sheet, at least one primary light diffuser, and a reflective sheet that together act to illuminate, and distribute light uniformly throughout, the translucent display panel without any concentrated points of light.

2011-11-10

20110271559

FOOTWEAR ORTHOSIS - The present invention is an apparatus and method of orthopedic footwear for post-surgical or diabetic patients or for sanitary use. The footwear has an ambidextrous bottom sole. In a higher part thereof, there is a groove of at least 10 mm, in which an off-loading plantar insoles or medicine or bandages can be inserted. These have been built-in the bottom sole using an ortho-dynamic concept which allows the patient a controlled deambulation. To that end, the present invention prevents sheer force on the plantar part of the bottom sole and the foot and in particular on the metatarsal and/or tarsal part of the foot.

2011-11-10

20110271560

Safety shoe - A safety shoe includes a sole unit, an upper body, a protective toe cap, and a welt unit. The upper body includes an upper open end portion, a lower open end portion connected to the sole unit, and a vamp portion disposed between the upper and lower open end portions. The protective toe cap is disposed in the vamp portion of the upper body. The welt unit is mounted on the sole unit, surrounds the vamp portion, and has a stack of welt layers having different colors. A lowermost one of the welt layers has a bottom surface contacting the sole unit. An uppermost one of the welt layers has a top surface opposite to the lowermost one of the welt layers. A vertical distance between the top surface and the bottom surface is not smaller than 6 mm.

2011-11-10

20110271561

Cutter Head for Dredging Ground and Method for Dredging Using this Cutter Head - A cutter head for dredging ground under water is disclosed. The cutter head is suitable for attachment to the ladder of a cutter suction dredger and for being moved through the ground therewith in a lateral sweeping movement. The cutter head includes a rotation-symmetrical revolving body which is rotatable around its rotation axis by means of drive means and which is provided along its peripheral surface with a number of cutting tools for penetrating into the ground, wherein the rotation axis of the cutter head runs substantially perpendicularly of the longitudinal direction of the ladder and substantially tangentially to the direction of the sweeping movement. Likewise, a method for breaking ground underwater, making use of the cutter head is shown.

2011-11-10

20110271562

Tiltable Bucket Attachment - An implement attachment for a motor vehicle is disclosed. The implement attachment includes a hitch assembly and an implement assembly. The hitch assembly includes a first locking structure and a second locking structure, the first locking structure constructed for removably coupling the hitch assembly to the vehicle. The implement assembly includes an interlock structure that mates with the second locking structure of the hitch assembly to removably couple the implement assembly to the hitch assembly. The implement assembly includes an implement with a working surface that defines a top edge. The implement assembly is pivotally tiltable relative to the motor vehicle along a plane extending from a right side of the vehicle to the left side. The implement assembly is pivotally tiltable about a pivot point located above the top edge of the working surface of the implement.

2011-11-10

20110271563

DEVICE FOR CORRECTING A DEFORMATION IN AT LEAST ONE MATERIAL WEB - A device for correcting a deformation inside at least one material web in the machine direction of the at least one material web comprises at least one roller body seated rotatably about an axis of rotation for guiding the at least one material web, and at least one rigid shaft that is arranged in the interior of the roller body. The rigid shaft is divided in the direction of the axis of rotation axis into a first part and a second part, the first part and the second part each having at least one curvature. The first part and the second part are rotatable and/or pivotable independently of one another, so that the roller body can be adjusted between at least a first and a second external shape.

2011-11-10

20110271564

Portable Iron - The invention relates to a hand held iron that has opposing matching heating plates that can be compressed onto clothing and remove wrinkles. The portable iron incorporates heating elements disposed distal to the hinge capable of being clamped together. The heating elements remove wrinkles from clothing such as shirts and pants without the need of an ironing board. The heating elements can be extended or retracted to accommodate different clothing designs and sizes.

2011-11-10

20110271565

STEAM IRON - A steam iron having a bipartite steam rate control, based on a combination of a user-control, which allows a user to consciously set a desired steam rate, and an intuitively operated handle, which may conditionally provide the steam rate control assembly with corrective, energy saving input.

2011-11-10

20110271566

IRONING DEVICE - The invention relates to ironing devices that have an intuitive steam emitting feature while the controlling of other functionalities of the ironing device remains possible. The proposed ironing device (

2011-11-10

20110271567

Aerial Advertising Device - An aerial advertising device for providing predictable and consistent oscillations to a banner towed behind an aircraft. The aerial advertising device may be disposed at the bottom of the leading edge of a banner. The device may generally comprise a weight box disposed above a wind box. The device may be rotatable about the leading edge or extension, wherein the range of motion of such rotation may be limited by a restriction arm preventing further motion of the device relative to the leading edge. Such rotation may allow the inside walls of the wind box to transfer the applied wind force to the rotation of the device and thereby the rotation of the leading edge of the banner. The weight box may further comprise a horizontal translation arm upon which a slidable weight may slide as the translation arm is moved into greater angular positions relative to horizontal.

2011-11-10

20110271568

Memorabilia display and methods of use - The invention relates to memorabilia and apparatus for displaying an event or occasion having an audio and/or visual display that is hidden from a viewer. The memorabilia and devices are of particular interest to and use by the sports and/or popular music fanatic. The invention also is drawn to a method for presenting or displaying a sports or a pop item or image thereby providing entertainment to an individual.

2011-11-10

20110271569

DISPLAY WITH MULTI-FACETED ILLUMINATION EFFECT - A display presenting a multi-faceted illumination effect includes a housing having an opening and a light source within the housing. A cover at least partially covers the opening of the housing and has a plurality of facets that are angled with respect to each other. One or more of the angles are formed such that facets abutting at the angles are visibly distinct to an observer outside the housing when illuminated by the light source within the housing to produce the multi-faceted illumination effect.

2011-11-10

20110271570

Electrostatically Mounted Display System for Magnetic Tokens - Apparatus and associated methods involve a system to electrostatically mount a display system with a number of visible indicators that define regions and magnetically mount a number of tokens that correspond to the defined regions. In an illustrative example, the display system may include a flexible vinyl carrier of between 0.004 and 0.010 inches which may be sufficient thickness to facilitate removal of air bubbles but sufficiently thin to support magnetic tokens on a wide variety of target surfaces. One surface of the carrier may provide a retention force generated by electrostatic forces between the first surface and a target surface. In an example implementation, the target surface may be the exterior of a residential appliance. An opposite surface of the carrier may include visible indicia, for example, of a map.

HOLLOW SELF-STICK ADVERTISEMENT DEVICE - A hollow self-stick advertisement device includes a body, which has at least one attaching back surface to be attached to a commercial product with an adhesive substance, such as adhesives or an adhesive tape. The advertisement body forms at least one open area serving as a hollow viewing window that is set to correspond to indication and brand name formed on the commercial product so as not to affect the identification of the product but highlighting the identification. The body includes an additional area surrounding the viewing window to receive printings for advertisement other than the commercial product to be made thereon. The hollow self-stick advertisement device is easy to manufacture with low costs, provides a unique design for highlighting the advertisement, and is diversified in forms and can be made three-dimensional to provide enhanced effect of advertisement.

2011-11-10

20110271573

SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR PROVIDING A FIREARM THAT EMITS A DISTINGUISHABLE AUDIBLE SOUND - A firearm having a barrel and a whistle, wherein when the firearm is discharged air is forced through the whistle to cause a whistle sound. In one particular embodiment, the whistle comprises a barrel port, a channel, and a whistle port and wherein when the firearm is discharged a bullet traveling down the barrel forces air through the barrel port, the channel, and the whistle port to cause a whistle sound. In another embodiment, the whistle is associated with a firearm attachment and the firearm attachment is removably couplable to the firearm. In a further embodiment, the whistle is modifiable and modification of the whistle is configurable to eliminate or change the whistle sound. In a further embodiment, the whistle sound is associated with a signal that is transmitted to another device or central location for analysis, wherein the signal comprises a firearm identification or locational information.

2011-11-10

20110271574

SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR WEAPON DISCHARGE INHIBITION - A firing inhibition system for a firearm includes an electromechanical actuator electrically connected to a dynamic grip recognition module including at least one sensor and a microcontroller, wherein the at least one sensor is located in a portion of a firearm operable to receive grip pressure from a user and wherein the at least one sensor is operable to transmit a signal to the microcontroller, wherein the microcontroller is operable to receive programming comprising grip pressure of an authorized user and is operable to interpret whether the grip pressure of the user matches the grip pressure of the authorized user, and to send a signal to the electromechanical actuator to actuate or to not actuate.

2011-11-10

20110271575

MUZZLE DEVICE AND METHOD OF TUNING THEREOF - A muzzle device for simultaneously mitigating the four major physical effects caused when a projectile is fired; muzzle climb, concussion, and recoil without an increased muzzle flash signature is provided. The muzzle device can include a cylindrical body defining an expansion chamber and can include a securing mechanism arranged at a proximal end and an end wall arranged at a distal end. An opening sized for a projectile can be arranged in the distal end wall. At least one distal tuning vent can be arranged in the distal end wall about the opening. A plurality of radial exhaust vents can be arranged through a cylindrical wall of the cylindrical body. The expansion chamber can define a fixed volume and the tuning and exhaust vents can define an open area. A ratio between the fixed volume and the open area can be about 0.6 to 1 to about 0.9 to 1. A method of tuning a muzzle device is also provided.

2011-11-10

20110271576

TELESCOPIC GUN SIGHT FREE OF PARALLAX ERROR - This invention teaches a telescopic gun sight free of parallax error which accurately displays a weapon's point of aim independent of the position of the shooter's eye. Additionally, at least one embodiment of the present invention provides a telescopic sight with a wide viewing angle and a long, comfortable eye-relief.

2011-11-10

20110271577

BALLISTICS SYSTEMS AND METHODS - A scope may include an adjustment dial, which may be moved among a plurality of positions to configure the scope to compensate for projectile drops. The adjustment dial may be labeled with dial-calibration data, which may include one or more distance indicators and/or one or more windage hold-off indicators. The scope may be attached to a gun and the dial-calibration data may be at least partially generated using ballistics performance data based on shots fired by the gun. The dial-calibration data may be at least partially generated using shooting conditions. An electronic device may include a derived distance calculation module, which may be configured to use a distance to a target and actual shooting conditions to calculate a derived distance. The derived distance may be used in connection with an adjustment dial labeled with dial-calibration data at least partially generated using shooting conditions different from the actual shooting conditions.

2011-11-10

20110271578

MOUNTING CLAMPS FOR COUPLING SCOPES TO MOUNTING RAILS OF FIREARMS - A sighting assembly for a firearm includes a scope and a mounting clamp. The mounting clamp includes a ring cap and a ring base that cooperate to surround and hold the scope. The mounting clamp has a rail clamp that includes a plurality of crowned portions that are configured to physically contact and grip a mounting rail.

2011-11-10

20110271579

FISH TRAP - An ice fishing trap comprising in its operational state a crossbeam dimensioned for extending across a hole in ice covering a body of water, and a hingedly coupled vertical mast. The vertical mast has a rotatable reel dimensioned to carry a length of fishing line and a hook. A trigger mechanism is provided, wherein a rotation of the reel causes an arcuate movement of a trigger hook. One aspect of the invention provides at least two stabilizer limbs hingedly coupled to the crossbeam, so as to form a general Z shaped support base when operational. In another aspect the fishing trap provides a trigger bolt coupled to an indicator spring, wherein the trigger bolt is utilized to couple the indicator spring to the trigger hook. The trigger bolt is slidingly supported by bolt guide, thus providing improved resistance to false indications due wind vibration and the like. Preferably, the trigger bolt is coupled to the indicator spring by a ring shaped coupler.

2011-11-10

20110271580

FISHING POLE CONVERTIBLE HIKING ROD - A hiking and fishing system is described. The hiking and fishing system generally comprises a staff including a staff handle into which at least a portion of a fishing rod may be inserted into a staff cavity. When the fishing rod is inserted into and enclosed by the staff cavity, the hiking and fishing system may function as a hiking staff or stick. Further, the fishing rod is substantially protected by the staff and staff handle. When the fishing rod is removed from the staff cavity and attached to the staff end, and a fishing reel is detachably engaged to the reel mount, the hiking and fishing system may function as a fishing rod.

2011-11-10

20110271581

Modular bottom bouncer - An improved fishing weight or “bottom bouncer” wherein a flexible wire support arm includes an offset bent region that cooperates with an exposed cavity and internal depression at a weighted ballast piece threaded onto the arm. Reciprocating movement of a latch piece mounted to the arm prevents or permits the arm to flex in the ballast piece to attach and detach the bent region from the depression. The support arm also provides a line attachment bend having defined shoulders that maintain a preferred alignment of the sinker to a supporting fishing line. An alternative, single arm bottom bouncer sinker is also disclosed.

Method and apparatus for extermination of pests - An extermination device for exterminating pests includes a holder, trigger mechanism and a resilient ring mounted on the holder. When a pest actuates the trigger mechanism, the ring is released from the holder onto the pest, thereby killing the pest in a humane manner. A cover may be provided to protect the trigger mechanism from dirt and animals larger than target pest size. A loading device having a tapering body adapted to allow a resilient ring to be expanded from the narrow end to the wide end of the tapering body, wherein the wide end includes a formation adapted to engage with a holder of an extermination device.

2011-11-10

20110271584

PRECONFIGURABLE UNDERWATER CRUSTACEAN TRAP - A method and a device are disclosed for capturing sea crustaceans, such as crab, lobster, and shrimp. In various embodiments, the disclosed crustacean trap has a tapered body and collapsible trap doors usable for stacking multiple crustacean traps to reduce space requirements for storage, transportation and deployment. Foldable entry doors allow pre set up of traps for commercial and sport fishing fishing applications. The disclosed crustacean trap is configured for single-step and/or single-hand setting up of bait, trap doors, and deployment. The disclosed crustacean trap further includes a body-attached hook, which reduces line and rope tangling during setup and operation.

2011-11-10

20110271585

Method of Producing Biodiesel with Supercritical Alcohol and Apparatus for Same - A method is disclosed for obtaining an alkyl ester fuel, i.e., a biodiesel, and alcohol from a feedstock mixture of free fatty acids and/or glycerides mixed with a simple alcohol, such as methanol. The method uses an electrostatic probe to provide an electrical field within the reactor. This causes the glycerin molecules to precipitate out of the feedstock mixture. A drain is provided in the reactor, to drain the glycerin from the reactor. When the precipitated glycerin reaches a level to make contact with the electrostatic probe, an electrical circuit is closed, which causes the drain to open. When the level drops, the drain closes. Glycerin absorbs water and draining glycerin from the reactor naturally dehydrates the fuel.

METHOD OF PRODUCING PULVERIZED COAL - A method for producing pulverized coal including the steps of providing a drying gas heated to a predefined temperature in a hot gas generator; feeding the heated drying gas into a pulverizer; introducing raw coal into the pulverizer, the pulverizer grinding the raw coal into pulverized coal; collecting a mixture of drying gas and pulverized coal from the pulverizer and feeding the mixture to a filter, the filter separating the dried pulverized coal from the drying gas; collecting the dried pulverized coal for further use and feeding the drying gas from the filter to an exhaust line; and collecting the drying gas exiting the filter and feeding part of the collected drying gas to a recirculation line for feeding recirculation drying gas to the hot gas generator. According to an important aspect of the present invention, the step of providing the drying gas includes feeding a variable flow rate of hot stove waste gas to the hot gas generator through a hot stove waste gas line so as to maximize the amount of hot stove waste gas used as drying gas. A pressure of the drying gas at a pulverizer gas inlet is controlled by regulating a flow rate of the hot stove waste gas through the hot stove waste gas line.

2011-11-10

20110271588

SYNTHETIC COAL AND METHODS OF PRODUCING SYNTHETIC COAL FROM FERMENTATION RESIDUE - Synthetic coal, methods of producing synthetic coal, produced from fermentation residue, such as the residue from ethanol production, by subjecting the fermentation residue to hydrothermal carbonization in an aqueous solution at a temperature and a pressure sufficient to form a synthetic coal solid and a liquid component. The solid synthetic coal component has a low ash content and may be used as a carbon source for energy production, such as for combustive thermal energy generation, or for gassification for the production of synthesis gas.

Garden System - A garden system is provided comprising: a planter for containing soil for growing one or more plants, the planter comprising at least one port for permitting plant growth therethrough; a water source; a pump connected to the water source at a pump inlet; a water line connected to a pump outlet, the water line extending into the planter for delivering water to soil contained in the planter; a power source for powering the pump for delivering water from the water source to the water line; and a control module connected between the power source and the pump to provide a timing signal to the pump for delivering water according to a water cycle.

2011-11-10

20110271591

METHOD FOR MAINTAINING PLANTS - A storage device for maintaining potted plant viability and quality that allows for sufficient water or other suitable liquid to roots and growing media of a plant. The device includes a storage pot having a base and walls, a foam insert disposed within the storage pot; and the insert having a lower surface that engages the base and a flat upper surface where the root mass and growing media are placed. The root mass and growing media maintains its position by engaging the upper flat surface of the foam and at least one of the walls of the pot. A method is also disclosed for transporting or storage that includes potting a plant in the storage pot, and wetting the foam insert.

2011-11-10

20110271592

APPARATUS WITH OPENING AND CLOSING MECHANISM - An apparatus with opening and closing mechanism includes a control unit for making a foreign object detection time period during which a speed change resulting from a foreign object being caught is detected longer than a play detection time period during which a speed change resulting from a play factor of the driving force transmission system is detected within a predetermined operating range in a vicinity of each of a start point and an end point of an opening or closing operation. Therefore, the apparatus can discriminate between detection of a speed change resulting from a foreign object being caught, and detection of a speed change resulting from a play factor of the driving force transmission system which occurs in the vicinity of either of the start and end points of the opening or closing operation without erroneously detecting any one of them by using a single position sensor.

2011-11-10

20110271593

VEHICLE PASSAGE CONTROL DEVICE - Disclosed is a vehicle passage control device capable of suppressing damage and breakage of an opening/closing bar thereof to the minimum, and suppressing damage and the like of a vehicle to the minimum even if the vehicle collides with the opening/closing bar.

2011-11-10

20110271594

PRECAST RADIATION PROTECTION BOARD - The present invention relates to a precast radiation protection board, which is structured for jointing another protection board. The protection board includes a protection layer that is formed of a mixture of barium sulfate and cement and outside isolation plates that are respectively attached to opposite sides of the protection layer. The outside isolation plates are fiber cement boards. This arrangement allows the precast structure to be efficiently installed and allows for direct painting or decorative coating, so as to significantly reduce operation time.

2011-11-10

20110271595

DRIVE ARRANGEMENT FOR MOTOR-OPERATED ADJUSTMENT OF A CLOSURE ELEMENT IN A MOTOR VEHICLE - Disclosed herein is a drive arrangement for motor-operated adjustment of a closure element in a motor vehicle having at least one drive with a drive motor, and a drive controller. The closure element can be driven in the motor-operated adjustment mode by the drive motor in the closing direction and in the opening direction between a closed and an open position. The drive is non-self-locking and has a sensor, in particular a Hall sensor, for sensing the drive movement. The drive controller monitors the sensor signals for a fault state, and when a fault state is sensed initiates an emergency braking and/or stop mode. The drive arrangement comprises two drives each with a sensor for determining the respective drive movement. To detect fault-induced slamming shut of the closure element, the drive controller correlates the sensor signals of the two sensors, in particular compares said sensor signals.

2011-11-10

20110271596

DRIVE SYSTEM FOR A DOOR - A drive system for a door having a door leaf guided laterally in guide rails. A carriage, which is connected to the upper edge of the door leaf in an articulated manner, is arranged to be guided along one of the guide rails. Conductive tracks running along the guide rail are provided for supplying power to a motor driving the carriage. The conductive tracks can optionally be contacted at the front or back ends thereof.

2011-11-10

20110271597

GATE FOR BARRIER SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR THE ASSEMBLY AND USE THEREOF - A gate for providing an opening in a barrier system includes a gate barrier segment and a connector having first and second connector segments. The first connector segment is coupled to the gate barrier segment. The first and second connector segments are releasably coupled, and may be hingedly connected on at least one of a first and second side thereof. The second connector segment is configured to be coupled to a stationary barrier segment.

2011-11-10

20110271598

WIDE CHANNEL KNIFE EDGE DOOR AND DOOR FRAME SYSTEM - The present invention is a wide channel door frame cooperating with a wide width knife edge of a door and latching mechanism: to accommodate a gap between finger stock seals when the wide knife edge door is in the open position, to provide electrical connectivity between the door and door frame when the wide knife edge door is received into the wide channel door frame in the closed position, to accommodate ease of manufacturing a straight channel, to accommodate ease of cleaning the channel after installation of the finger stock seals, and to accommodate ease of closing/latching and opening/delatching the door. An alternative embodiment includes a third strip of beryllium copper finger stock seals attached to the base of the channel for increased electrical conductivity or the addition of weather seals for exterior applications. Wide channels and knife edges can be made of desirable material, for example 304 stainless steel.

2011-11-10

20110271599

RESCUE PASSAGE WINDOW FOR PASSENGER TRAIN - The present invention provides a rescue passage window for a passenger train, comprising an aluminum alloy outer frame, a hollow tempered glass, a movable sash, a fixed sash, a locking device, a rotating device and a sealing device, the aluminum alloy outer frame is a carrier to connect the structures of any other parts, the hollow tempered glass is inlaid on the aluminum alloy outer frame by the sealing device to form the fixed sash and the movable sash, the movable sash is suspended on the cross beam of the aluminum alloy outer frame by the rotating device to realize its connection with the aluminum alloy outer frame, reliable locking between the movable sash and the aluminum alloy outer frame is realized by the locking device, connection and sealing between the movable sash and the aluminum alloy outer frame is realized by the sealing device. The movable sash of the window of the present invention adopts the turnover structure, and the passing size after the movable sash is turned over can reach 970×600 mm, so that the rescue passage window can fully realize the function of smooth passing of stretchers for the wounded.

2011-11-10

20110271600

HELICAL AUGER PLUG SYSTEMS - A conical-shaped plug member integrally comprising soft, porous foam material and having a helical profile for plugging the gap space in between the flights of an auger when an auger is not in use. Helical auger plug systems may comprise a removably attachable flag to indicate when the plug member is in use (inserted). The plug member of the present invention is designed to reduce the loss of heat (or cooling air) within/from a grain bin during the heating and drying process while preventing rodents and other animals from entering the grain storage bin through the auger flightings and infesting the grain.

2011-11-10

20110271601

Adjustable door sweep - An adjustable door sweep with an upper frame, a lower carrier, and at least one brush is provided. The adjustable door sweep includes diagonally oriented slots in the walls of the upper frame and the lower carrier with attached rotatable rods to assist in vertical adjustment of the extensions, such as brushes. The method of using such an adjustable door sweep is also provided.

2011-11-10

20110271602

METHOD AND DEVICE FOR CONTROLLING A VERTICALLY OR HORIZONTALLY DISPLACED GATE WHILE SECURING THE GATE CLOSURE PLANE WITH REGARD TO OBSTACLES - A simplification of a system for controlling a gate which is displaceable by means of a motorized drive mechanism across a rectangular gate aperture from an opened position into a closure position, whereby it is possible to detect an intrusion by an obstructing object during the movement of a gate into the closure position, is achieved due to the fact that a distance measurement detector beam is scanned across a scan area of preferably 90 deg. in the plane of gate movement, so that in a particular scan phase the distance measurement scanning beam impacts on the leading gate edge and subsequently impacts on the lateral boundary of the gate, wherein a comparison of distance measurement limit values, which correspond to a set of characteristic curves with regard to the leading gate edge and which correspond to a single characteristic curve with regard to the lateral boundary of the gate aperture, to the respective determined distance measurement values allows to detect an obstructing object when the respective occurring distance measurement value is smaller within particular tolerance ranges than the respective expected distance measurement limit values.

2011-11-10

20110271603

DIAMOND-BONDED CONSTRUCTIONS WITH IMPROVED THERMAL AND MECHANICAL PROPERTIES - Diamond-bonded constructions include a diamond-bonded body having a thermally stable region extending a distance below a diamond-bonded body surface. The thermally stable region comprises a matrix phase of bonded-together diamond crystals, and interstitial regions comprising a reaction product. The reaction product is formed by reaction between the diamond crystals and a reactive material. The reactant is a carbide former and the reaction product is a carbide. The diamond-bonded body includes a further diamond region extending from the thermally stable region that comprises the matrix phase and a Group VIII metal disposed within interstitial regions of the matrix phase. The thermally stable region is substantially free of a catalyst material used to initially form the diamond-bonded body. The diamond-bonded body may include a material layer formed from the reaction product that is disposed on a surface of the diamond-bonded body thermally stable region.

2011-11-10

20110271604

METHOD OF BONDING POLY-CHRYSTALLINE DIAMONDS TO WEAR SURFACES - A method of bonding poly-crystalline diamonds to a wear surface, using commercially available poly-crystalline diamond cutters having poly-crystalline diamond buttons bonded to a carbide core. The poly-crystalline diamond cutters are cooled with cryogenic liquid. The poly-crystalline diamond cutters are crushed to form poly-crystalline diamond cutter fragments, with each of the fragments having a poly-crystalline diamond button fragment still bonded to a carbide core fragment. The carbide core fragment is then bonded onto the wear surface, such that the wear surface includes poly-crystalline diamond buttons fragments.

SYSTEM AND METHOD OF PREVENTING DISASTER FOR A SKYSCRAPER - A system and a method of preventing disaster by compensating displacement of a skyscraper in accordance with wind pressure are disclosed. The system for preventing disaster of a skyscraper includes a displacement sensing module configured to sense displacement of the skyscraper, and a displacement compensating apparatus configured to pull the skyscraper in the gravity direction in case that the sensed displacement is more than a reference value.

2011-11-10

20110271607

WALKWAY OR PASSAGEWAY COVER - Dimensionally adequate for the transit of persons in its interior, the main characteristic of which lies in the fact that it consists of a self-supporting, modular and removable cover, which allows simple and fast assembly, independent of said conveyor belt, in addition to subsequent folding in a horizontal position for those times of year when said cover is not used, giving it a high degree of watertightness and resistance to strong winds, with ensuing benefits in terms of visual impact and respect for the natural landscape, in addition to the possibility of using the entire outer surface of the cover as an advertising medium.

2011-11-10

20110271608

TOWER STRUCTURE - Embodiments of the invention generally relate a method and apparatus for a tower structure. In one embodiment, the tower structure comprises a first base plate comprising a first hinge device, a first structural section having a first side and a second side, the first structural section coupled to a second base plate comprising a second hinge device, a second structural section coupled to the first structural section, and an aerial component coupled to the second structural section, wherein the first structural section is rotatable relative to the first base plate in a first rotational axis, the second structural section is rotatable relative to the first structural section in a second rotational axis, and at least a portion of the second structural section is received in a channel formed in the first side of the first structural section when the first structural section and the second structural section are substantially parallel.

Aisle Enclosure System - An aisle enclosure system including ceiling bracket assemblies, ceiling panels, vertical blanking panels, aisle duct adaptors, and accessory rails, for use with equipment racks and ceiling structures in hot-aisle and cold-aisle data centers. The ceiling assemblies may be mounted to the tops of the racks or may be suspended from an area above the racks. The aisle enclosure system further includes a moveable structure that is configured and adapted to position a ceiling panel in an closed position when the moveable structure is in a first position, and position the ceiling panel in an open position when the moveable structure is in a second position, where the moveable structure is configured and adapted to move from the first position to a second position in response to an alarm condition.

2011-11-10

20110271611

UNIVERSAL FIXING BRACKET FOR PHOTOVOLTAIC PANELS - The present invention relates to a bracket used to fix photovoltaic panels in horizontal position on the roof, characterised in that it can be universally used on roofs made with flat surface and roofs made with notched panels provided with trapezoidal ribs, including with different cross-section.

2011-11-10

20110271612

STAIRWAY TREAD AND RISER ASSEMBLY - A stairway assembly includes a tread and riser panel attached together by a uniquely designed gusset to form a tread and riser assembly that can be integrally installed on the stringers. In one embodiment, a first portion of the gusset includes a first attachment structure connected to the lower surface of the tread, and a second portion of the gusset has a second attachment structure connected to the lower surface of the riser. The first portion of the gusset extends at an angle from the second portion, with the side edge of the riser overlapping and facing the upper surface of the tread, and said tread side edge faces said gusset. The gusset may include an elongated slot that forms a line of weakening in the gusset. The gusset may be bent about the line of weakening to move the tread and riser into the final position in which the tread is perpendicular to the riser.

2011-11-10

20110271613

Stair tower module - A modular, prefabricated stair tower comprising a plurality of stairs, landings, handrails and hangers pre-assembled into a module configured such that it might be shipped and installed into a wind power tower tube section, with installation preferably occurring prior to shipment to the wind farm jobsite so that, when the tube section is erected vertically, authorized personnel gain immediate, efficient and economical access for ascending and descending large land based and offshore wind power turbine towers.

2011-11-10

20110271614

JAMB STUD CONNECTOR AND METHOD OF USE THEREOF - A device and method for providing a support for framing an opening. The device comprises generally a first stud, a second stud, and a connector to form a jamb stud connection assembly. Each of the first stud and the second stud comprises a web, a pair of flanges, and a pair of returns. The connector comprises an elevation, a pair of side flanges, and a pair of terminal flanges. The first stud and the second stud are secured together by the connector such that the elevation of the connector is flush with and attached to the web of the first stud, and the terminal flanges of the connector are flush with and attached to the web of the second stud. The jamb stud connection assembly may be vertically installed inside a wall adjacent to the opening.